Via ferrata Brunnistöckli

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1.62 km long
round trip
Difficulty: easy
condition: very easy
Great panorama
Via ferrata
  • 01:10 h
  • 181 m
  • 181 m
  • 1,854 m
  • 2,035 m
  • 181 m
  • 1.62 km
  • Start: Mountain station chairlift at Brunnihüte (1,861 m)
  • Destination: Mountain station chairlift at Brunnihüte (1,861 m)
The via ferrata over the Brunnistöckli (2030 m) is designed as a beginner or trial via ferrata. This via ferrata is also suitable for children with mountain experience accompanied by adults.  

The via ferrata over the Brunnistöckli has been designed as a beginner's via ferrata. It is ideal for getting to know the subject of "via ferrata". A short approach and the almost 200 meters in altitude are quickly overcome. Two suspension bridges guarantee a nice experience for the whole family. The orientation is mainly southern, the orientation succeeds without problems. The protection is excellent. The Brunnihütte is reached in just 15 minutes after the climb and is an ideal place to stop for refreshments.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Ascent:


From the top station of the chairlift next to the Brunni hut, we turn on the marked mountain hiking trail ("Brunni" trail) in the direction of the Rugghubel hut. After the Brunni trail info board, we turn left towards the entrance.


Route:


Via a ladder we reach the first suspension bridge over the "Teufelsschlund". The ladder "Wolkentritt" leads to the Brunnistöckli. Via the "Engelsbrücke" we finally reach the "Himmelsleiter" and subsequently the exit at Schonegg (entire climb: A).


Descent:


From Schonegg we follow the white-blue-white marked path in a few minutes back to the Brunnihütte.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Via ferrata equipment with rockfall helmet and via ferrata gloves.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then take the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.
Parking spaces are available for a fee in Engelberg and at the Brunni cableway.
National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Then with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through a varied landscape up to Engelberg. Once in Engelberg, you can take the bus to the Brunni cableway or walk. Take the gondola lift up to the Brunni and then the chairlift to the Brunnihut. 

Additional information

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Safety guidelines

The via ferrata is suitable for beginners, surefootedness and a head for heights are required. It is recommended to check the current weather forecast for the destination region.  

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Via ferrata Brunnistöckli
6390 Engelberg